2022 in The Rearview Mirror. Hello 2023.
Most of us are happy to ring in this new year but as I look back, it was a fruitful year with much to be thankful for. They say miles on...
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- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
Paint with Me!
Try something new, learn to paint with oils! Come join me for a in-person, day-long oil painting workshop on November 10th at Myers Park...
- Aug 25, 2022
- 1 min
Join me for an Oil Painting Workshop
It is almost September and time for us to go back to school too! Come join me for a in-person, day-long oil painting workshop. EVENT...
- Jul 27, 2022
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Hot Fun in the Summertime
Here in North Carolina the temps are high, but it's been exciting to escape the heat, now that travel is back! David and I took the...
- Apr 5, 2022
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Happy Spring - Studio News
Hello to you and Spring! The winter days are behind us, and spring is alive and well in the Queen City. Along with the burst of life,...
- Dec 24, 2021
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Wishing you the merriest Christmas!
Dear family, friends, collectors, students, and galleries: Thank you! Your encouragement and continued support of my art allows me to do...
- Nov 1, 2021
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Late Fall and Much to Share
And so much to be thankful for. Well, even though things are opening up, one very positive note about curtailed social events is more...
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Full-day, In-person Painting Workshop
It's almost September. Time to go back to school. Come join me for a day-long painting workshop! EVENT DETAILS Thursday, September 30 |...
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Spring News from Ratcliffe Art
Springtime brings warmer weather, growth, and hope! A season of new beginnings. I am hopeful. With longer days now in Charlotte, our yard...
- Dec 25, 2020
- 1 min
Looking back on 2020 from the Studio
What a year it has been. Many of us are not having the celebration we had envisioned, but I hope you can find your silver lining. For me,...
- Oct 20, 2020
- 2 min
October News from Ratcliffe Art
Despite the craziness of 2020, the summer was busy and productive. After a slight delay, my daughter got married, the family enjoyed a...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
Summer Studio Sale: Landscapes
Given the current circumstances, I have had the opportunity to spend more time in the studio. Because of that, I have a plethora of...
- Apr 25, 2020
- 1 min
April Showers Bring Mother's Day Flowers
This Mother's Day, give a bouquet that lasts! Check out these colorful oil paintings to find the perfect gift for a loved one (or...
- Feb 4, 2020
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2020 Off to a Colorful Start
Here is what I have been up to: Rural scenes with high horizons. Focusing on composition, I am creating a high focal point in the...
- Dec 31, 2019
- 2 min
A Look Back at 2019 from the Studio
As I put together these photos from the past year, three things stood out: painting, teaching, and traveling. I have been fortunate to...
- Oct 17, 2019
- 1 min
Here's what I've been up to.
Recent Obsession: It has been a long, dry summer here and I could not resist painting the limelight hydrangea that bloom in the heat of...
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Summertime Garden Party
Join me for a pop-up garden party art show full of florals, figures, and other small works. Twenty artists with a colorful variety of...
- Jun 10, 2019
- 1 min
"I am still learning."
Those are the words of Michelangelo, renowned sculptor, painter, and architect, at age 87. Despite his enormous skill, he recognized that...
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
Want to Be More Creative? Start with a Sketchbook
Whether you are trying to become a full-time artist or simply want a place to jot down ideas, the first place to start is a sketchbook....
- Dec 21, 2018
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The Joy of Giving (and Getting a Website)
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy for the true purpose to get lost in the trips to the mall. But for me, it...
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